Dip Nails – Page 2

People whose nails tend to break because they are either hard on them or their thin nails that break easily are thin are often on the lookout for a nail strengthener that protects their nails from breaking so easily. Dip powder overlay or dip overlay can be a simple nail strengthener that people can use to harden their nails at home. This product is safe to put on the nails and relatively easy, quick to remove, and the application procedure does not require rough preparation that can thin out the natural nails compared to other artificial nail enhancements. What is dip powder overlay? Dip nails, dip powder nails are the common name for this type of product, and SNS nails are the first products that came to the market. Dip powder when used on natural nails without any additional nail extensions is called dip overlay or SNS overlay. Dip overlays make the nails not only stronger but also give them a color because these powders have a variety of different shades for you to choose from. How is dip overlay applied? Dip powder overlay is done on the natural nails the same way a dip powder is applied on the nails with nail extensions. The people want a dip overlay because they do not want any extra length added to their nails and prefer their nails to be on the short side. Having said that, dip overlay application is dip nails without nail extensions so the process takes less time than a regular dip nail service. Pros and cons of dip overlay Besides being one of the nail strengtheners available, dip powder nails have both good and bad characteristics. Pros: Easy to learn and master.No UV light is needed.Last up to 4 weeks if properly applied.Nail polish is not necessary since the dip powder has mixed in color pigment.Removal is a short and easy soak-off in a pure acetone process. Cons: The dip powder glue dries fast so you have to dip the nail quickly or the powder will not stick.Since each dip powder jar contains only one color, it could be expensive if you want to own many different shades of color.It can take up to one hour to complete a dip overlay at home because each fingernail needs to be dipped in powder multiple times. Furthermore, if you are not proficient at brushing the glue on the nail surface evenly, more powder will stick to the thick glue spot than a thin one, and it can make the nail look bumpy. Gel polish overlays: a better alternative While dip powder nails or SNS powder nails are a great artificial nail product that can serve as a nail strengthener, there is a product that I think is a much better overlay that can be a nail strengthener or nail hardener as well. It is much simpler to apply and provides good additional strength to the natural nails for up to three weeks. This product is gel polish. Gel polishes were first invented by Gelish recently. They are becoming the polish of choice for many nail salons because they pass the regular nail polish in popularity. Gel polishes can last up to three weeks on the natural nails compared to traditional nail polishes that only last a few days. Gel polish as a nail hardener If you want to strengthen your natural nails at home yourself, applying gel polish is a simple way to give them fast additional strength. If you know how to polish your nails, then using gel polish as a strengthener is just like brushing nail polish on the nails. One extra thing you have to do is you have to cure each layer of gel polish with a LED nail lamp. I usually recommend my customers use gel polish as a nail strengthener after they want to take a break from artificial nails. Gel polish will protect their nails and minimize breaking. One application of gel polish can protect the nails for up to three weeks compared to other traditional nail hardeners that require a daily application. Daily application is not very practical for many busy people. If you want to know more about using gel polish as a DIY nail strengthener at home, read this Gel polish as a nail strengthener: a simple hack. It is a short article that shows you how to do it, and it only costs about the price of a gel manicure but will last a long time if you have to buy it and you can buy it on amazon. To conclude: dip powder overlay nails or SNS overlay nails are a great way to strengthen your natural nails. Now you know another alternative that is simple to use, long-lasting and quick to remove: gel polish. Happy dipping or gelling. Related articles: How to remove dip nails the right way. Dip nails are the mixture of acrylic powder and a special adhesive solution. They are easily dissolved in pure acetone. The best way to remove dip powder nails is to soak them the same way you would with gel polish. However, if you prefer to wrap them, there is a better way to remove them using finger cots. You can learn about this cleaner gel polish removal method and use it to take off dip nails that allows you to use your hands and fingers while you are taking off your dip nails. Dip nails do not require a lot of heavy preparation, but they do hurt sometime. Read about why do your nails hurt after dip powder: causes & cures so you can prevent the pain. Want to know the latest nail extensions that are safe and easy that you can do yourself? I think this new product is the best and the least expensive artificial nail product for you to do your nails at home. Gelish soft gel tips: the beginners' guide.